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title: "Superscript mathematical notation"
description: "Superscript is a recurring research-paper notation family. Places a power, iteration, label, or transformation marker above a base symbol."
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# Superscript mathematical notation

Superscript is a recurring research-paper notation family. Places a power, iteration, label, or transformation marker above a base symbol.

## Public overview

Superscript: Places a power, iteration, label, or transformation marker above a base symbol. Example: Multiply x by itself when the superscript denotes a power.

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